Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1686.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 2010, 29 December 1886, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1686.

The annual picnic of the Greytown Wes« leyan Sunday School takes place next Saturday, New Years’ Day, The Daily says—We hear that Mr R. B. Armstrong, the popular Secretary of the Wairarapa Jockey Clnb, entered lor a novel race at Taranaki on Wednesday last, which is not unknown as the Wedlock Handicap. Nominations and handicaps for the Fire Brigade sports are altered to the 11th and 17th January.

Mr F. H. Wood’s list of entries for next Thursday’s sale at Taratabi Yards is still being lengthened and the stock to be sold, including as it does all classes, will make the sale a most attractive one to buyers. Berea 1 lines of ewes and lambs, hoggets, and steers are now added. An accident of a rather serious nature occurred at a picnic held at Mr Wilkie’s place, Humphries’ road, Greytown, on Boxing Day. Miss Gertrude Sillier, a daughter of Mr Hillier, jeweller, of Greytown, was sitting in a spring cart when suddenly, through some unexplained cause, the horse took fright and galloped at full speed along the road, crossing the main road toward Papawai, with the resnlt that when opposite Steward’s residence the young lady was thrown out, falling on her face, and the spring cart capsized. A young man named Higgins, who galloped after the runaway, was soon on the spot and rendered all the assistance he could, when MrR. J. Thompson came np with his buggy and conveyed the still unconscious girl to her parents’ residence. It may be noted that the young lady from first to last, did not lose her presence of mind, bnt endeavored by all means in her power to check the mad career of the frightened animal. We are glad to hear that though much shaken, Miss Hillier is progressing favorably. On Friday afternoon the officers of the Wellington Garrison Corps met at the Club Hotel, Wellington, to present Mr E. Pearce (who at the close of last year retired from the command of that district) with an address expressive of their regret at losing one who had for many years so closely identified himself with the Volunteers of that district. Lieut Col Butts occupied the chair, and in a few introductory remarks presented the address, which is beautifully illuminated, is bound np in the form of a drawing room album, together with photographic groups of the various companies’ officers, Major Butts, Adjutant of the District, and a number of views of the encampment held at Island Bay in 1884, of which Colonel Pearce held the command. There is also on the inner side of the cover a large photograph of himself in the uniform of the New Zealand Regiment of Artillery, the command of which he has also retired from:

A little child fell off the railway platform at Lyttelton in front of an approaching train. Mr G. Scott, head porter, jumped on the line, and catching the child inhis arm?, just got clear as the train swept past. On Saturday a fatal accident occurred at Arowheuua, near Timarn, whereby a nbild named Tirey lost his life by being drowned in a creek.

A young man named James Wyllie, of Gisborne, was found the other morning hanging to a tree. He bad climbed the tree, tied a hemp and wire rope round hu neck and jumped off.

October 21 being the anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, the old three-decker Victory. Nelson’s historic flagship, which lies in Portsmouth Harbour, displayed laurels at the top of each mast, while the spot where the renowned Admiral fell was covered with a wreath.

The bodies of two girls, each aged about 16 years, were found in Witton Brook, near Birmingham. The girls were tied together round the waists, and attached to the breast of one of them was a letter addressed to her mother, on which was written, " Good-bye for oyer." it is believed that the girls committed suicide, and unrequited love is assigned as the cause.

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Mr Murray, Victorian geologist, has visited the Teetupla goldfields, and has given % favorable report as to their value and permanency. The gold returns from Teetupla continue satisfactory.

Mr F. H. Wood advertises a general sale lor his Carterton rooms next Friday, and as he has to offer a large quantity of unreserved goods, the public should avail themselves of this opportunity of profitably speculating on the last day of the year. In connection with the Government Life Insurance valuation the Agent-General has telegraphed that the Temperance policy, holders cannot receive bonus, there being nothing divisible. At Adelaide, the Academy of Music, Castle 8 and Co’s drapery establishment and Cunning* ham & Co’s hardware depot have been Mestroyed by fire. Total loss L 60.000. One fireman perished in the flames, another died from in janes received.

Last Sunday Mr Barnabas J. Hale, bootmaker, of Christchurch, whilst getting off a tram oar on the Ferry Eoad, fell between the wheels, and was killed instantaneously.

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The Atlantic steamers are about to experiment with bfioks of petpoletup (or fuel instead

A dance has been arranged to take place at the Town Hall, Greytown, on New Year’s Eve.

The Sheep Inspectors throughout the colony have this year been instructed to report on the number of shearers employed in their districts, and the nature of the sleeping accommodation provided for them. Mr J. D Cox, storekeeper, of Featherston, is selling all his Christmas goods, toys, &c., at half price, and he intends on New Year’s Eve to have a big scramble, to which he invites boys and girls. Scramble at 7 o’clock. A free ball and supper will be given by Host Cranmer of the Royal Hotel, Featherston, on New Year’s Eve, to take place at the Oddfellows’ Ball. Mr Cranmer cordially invites everybody and with such a genial host the guests will enter npon a new year dancing merrily and with light hearts. Thomas Marton, a printer, was killed on the Port Chalmers railway on Monday night. He fell fiom the platform, and both his legs were cut off.

The quarterly meeting of the officials of the Wesleyan Church was announced to be held in the Greytown Parsonage yesterday afternoon, but on account of the extreme heat it was held under the shelter of the trees on the parsonage lawn. The Rev J. Ward presided, a large number of officials from various parts of the circuit being present. The number of members reported was 127. The attendance at and interest in the services was considered most satisfactory. The income for the quarter amounted to £154 15s lOd, bnt this included £lO2 8s 5d the nett amount raised a fortnight ago by the Christmas tree efforts. The work to be done during the coming quarter was considered, and arrangements were made for aggressive spiritual work and for musical and other efforts. Mr W. Catt, of Carterton, was appointed Lay Representative to Conference. All present were most hearty and hopeful. The next quarterly meeting is to be held atjMatarawa. In another column we publish the pro. gramme of a high class Concert to be given, in Featherston, Greytown and Carterton, on the 10th, 11th and 12th of next month. The names of Miss Randall, Mrs Mackintosh, Messrs J. W. Hill.B. J. W. Widdop, J.Pmse Rev P. N. Hunter, and the conductor, Mr 0. D. Mackintosh, are enough to secure large audiences in the Wairarapa; and when, in addition, there is so large and varied a programme, we have no hesitation in predicting large houses in each place. The charges are exceedingly moderate for so rich a musical treat—2s 6d for reserve chairs, and 2s for body of hall. In addition, a thoughtful reduction is to be made to families. Tickets admitting four of a family to the body of the hall are to be issued for 6s, and a further reduction to be made to children. We are sure that many will look forward to this concert with .’pleasure, such an opportunity of hearing some of Wellington’s best vocalists and instrumentalists never having|been given the settlors of the Wairarapa before. Thanks are due to the energetic officials of the Wesleyan Church, who are arranging for and working the concert.

Mr Crompton, who was the first editor of the Taranaki Herald, in 1852, and was elected to the first House of Representatives in 1853, died on Monday. He was Speaker for many years of the Provincial Council of Taranaki.

A man, named T. Olsen, was found by Mr G. Wall, at the gate leading to Moiki, on the Martinborough-Greytown road. The man when found was lying by the side of the road in an unconscious state, and bis horse from which he bad evidently fallen, was quietly grazing near. The unfortunate man was conveyed by Mr Waite to the Greytown Hospital in a spring cart, and the horse was taken charge of by Mr H. Mitchell. Dr Bey has attended the patient bnt he died at the Greytown Hospital at about 4.30 yesterday afternoon. His age was about 41, and he came from Te Awaite. To night at the Greytown Town Hall a capital programme will be presented of songs, hornpipes, ventriloquism, &e. Unfortunately the programme was not prepared in time for publication today, bnt we are informed that the vocalists will hail from the different townships and from Wellington. A farce will conclude the entertainment this evening. Tomorrow evening another concert will be given and with a change of farce. The prizes won at the Bifie Association’s matches will also be presented tomorrow evening. While H. Dobson’s party were surveying for the Midland Railway, close to Lake Brunner, they came across an enormous red pine (rimn) 66ft in circumference, between 180 ft and 200 ft high, without a blanch. Other trees of the cluster wore large, bnt nothing to this monarch of the forest.

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The late concert at Martinborough netted £l7, which will be devoted to a children’s treat on 22nd January, Anniversary Day. Arthur Toon, aged 9 years, was killed las* Sunday, at Halswell, Canterbury, by falling off a fence.

At the Boxing Day's Sports at Porirua, Mr W. Oatt, of Carterton, won the 100 yds race and ran second in both heats in the Porirua Handicap 220 and 440 yards. Mr V. Catt won the 150 yards Maiden race. A. D. Mahoney, a trained athlete, won the handicap and ran second to Mr Catt in the 100 yds race.

A very enjoyable picnic was held on Boxing Day at Mr Wilkie’s place, near Greytown. There were a large number of the young people of the town present by invitation, and they all enjoyed themselves until the time for leaving for home. Miss Haigh and other young ladies were instrumental in providing this excellent day’s amusement. A very sociable garden party assembled at Mr Barratt’s nursery to spend the day. and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A numerously attended picnic was held on Boxing Day in Mr Callister’s paddock, at Carterton, in connection with the Wesleyan Sundoj School. There were about 200 persons present and 100 children. Many games were indulged in and prizes were given for running, <fec. About Lll was collected towards the Sunday School funds. Among the ladies who attended to the creature comforts were Miss Kiddie, Miss Callister, Miss Robinson, Mrs H. Robinson and others, The affair was very enjoyable and every one left for home quite delighted with their day’s outing.